Grassroots Judo™

The leaders of Grassroots Judo™ are the Presidents, the Executive Directors, and the Legal Counsels of the USJA and the USJF. Our aim is to grow Judo and enable people to contribute to society. We are the organizations of choice for coaches and students to train in the fundamentals of “big” Judo. [Judo spelled with a big “J” means the holistic contribution of Judo to society. Judo spelled with a little “j” is the sport and recreational (technical) aspects of judo]. We hope to facilitate a way for the most skilled and talented instructors, competitors, coaches, and referees in the country to give back to judo through the USJA and USJF.

I - Grassroots Judo™ Upcoming Events

This Tournament is open to All Developmentally Disabled Competitors. Developmental Disabilities include (but are not limited to) Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, CHARGE Syndrome, Intellectual Disability, Dystonia, and Tuberous Sclerosis. Contestants must be a current member of USJA, USJF, or USJI (USA Judo) with proof of membership.

This premier annual event held in greater Los Angeles early December hosted by Goltz Judo has become the largest tournament in the country. In addition to the national tournament for all age groups and skill levels, clinics are held on coaching, kata, refereeing, and just about anything pertaining to the study of judo. Preregistration includes a free souvenir t-shirt. Judo celebrities such as Ronda Rousey, Kayla Harrison, Israel Hernandez, Jimmy Pedro, Gene LeBell, Jim Bregman, Hayward Nishioka, Jin Iizumi, Hal Sharp, and many more are often on hand to provide insights, sign books, autographs, take selfies, and more.

II - Grassroots Judo™ Core Values

III - Grassroots Judo™ Core Purposes & Objectives

Introduction: Introduce the concepts of Judo/judo a larger segment of the US

Growth: Overcome the current stagnation of Judo in the United States and build an opportunity for all to participate in judo

Marketing: Have an active outreach program to perpetuate the benefits of Judo to the American society as a whole

Education: Disseminate the latest and greatest ideas about the sport

Financial Stability: Attract project sponsor and donors

IV - Grassroots Judo™ Value Proposition

For participants: By affiliating with this program you will gain expertise, personal confidence, and competence. The program provides more opportunities to fully experience the benefits of Judo/judo and develop a worldwide social network

For teachers and coaches: Creation of an interactive Judo community that brings the best thinking and knowledge to our members

V - Grassroots Judo™ Benefits of Judo

Self-awareness – what you are capable of doing and not doing

Confidence

Physical Fitness

Development of core skills that can also be used in other sports

Self-protection (ukemi – no fear of falling) and self-defense

Youth and adult growth and development

Development of a recognized community and social network

VI - Current Grassroots Judo™ Joint USJA/USJF Tournaments

Grassroots Judo™ Junior Nationals

Grassroots Judo™ Winter Nationals

Grassroots Judo™ High School Championships

Grassroots Judo™ AM-CAN International

VII - Grassroots Judo™ Event Endorsement Criterion

The event must be sanctioned by USJF or USJA (except if international with USA Judo prior approval)

The event must be national or regional in the scope

The review will be based past event history and must tie into the Grassroots Judo™ objectives

The review for event endorsement will be conducted by the leaders of Grassroots Judo™

The leaders of Grassroots Judo™ reserve the right to deny participation of any individual